TCL expands its smart lock line with new Matter-over-Thread models

Better known for its smart TVs than its smart home products, TCL has nonetheless impressed us with its highly affordable ...

I tested Apple’s hands-free Home Key — and it’s a big upgrade

The U400 ($269.99) is the first to support Apple’s Home Key’s hands-free unlocking. This uses the U1 ultra-wideband (UWB) ...

CES 2026: Kwikset Launches $189 Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter Integration

Kwikset today announced the Aura Reach, a smart lock that offers Matter over Thread and Bluetooth connectivity. With Matter, ...
Homecrux

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Brings Hands-Free Precision to Home Access at CES 2026

Aqara Smart Lock U400 revealed at CES 2026 is a hands-free home access device that’s compatible on multiple platforms.
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Level Lock had hidden Thread radio, will support Matter over Thread

Unbeknownst to buyers, Level included a secret Thread radio in all of its well-reviewed smart locks that will soon be updated to support Matter. In a statement to The Verge, Level Home CTO Ken Goto ...
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Loctite Facts

Thread-locking compounds made by Loctite, Permatex and other companies all work pretty much the same: they are anaerobic compounds that cure/harden in the absence of oxygen. If you apply ...